Sunday, 24 November 2024

We must never sacrifice our freedom …

We were born free and we must fight to the death to remain free. And that includes being free to express our opinions. To share our beliefs and challenge those in authority. That particularly applies to Government and the bureaucrats who advise them. And to remind Government representatives that they are the servants of the people, not our masters.

Sharing opinions and questioning the decisions of those in authority can be challenging, particularly on social media. Some people will agree. Some will be angered or embarrassed (particularly government). Some may learn something they weren’t aware of, a point that has been expressed to me several times. And dare I say some people will be offended. That’s what happens in a free society and tolerant society. We must never allow intolerance, embarrassment, anger, or offence to be used as tools to take our rights away.